Should I sell or keep my FPV GT 2012

[sting3r]

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the best spot to post this so please move/remove if required.

So....I'm most going to order a new Mustang 2020 this year.

But my issue is what to do with my FPV GT, alot of my friends and family are saying keep it, it's the last of the Australian built cars. Blah blah blah

Some back-ground. The is Kenitic blue with black strips. It has 77k kms on it. I can financial keep so money isn't the issue here.

I'm just wondering what other people are think? Or have you been in a similar situation, what did you do?

[xisled]

If your in a position to keep it why not.

I have kept my BA GT, had it for over 10 years now.

[bangm001]

Im in the market for a 335 GT can you PM message with me info and pics mods price etc.

Its up to you i guess, it costs alot to keep a second car that wont be driven much as you are still paying rego, insurance maintenance etc

[Mr Brooksy]

Originally Posted by sting3r

But my issue is what to do with my FPV GT, alot of my friends and family are saying keep it, it's the last of the Australian built cars. Blah blah blah

This section here suggests that is neither here nor there for you which is fine. So my advice is sell it, it sounds like it's being replaced by something you want more. If you were heartbroken over the decision and you really didn't want to get rid of it, I'd say keep it absolutely.

To me a Falcon variant is a passion, not just a car. The only reason I'd consider something else is to preserve the Falcon.

To others, it's an old relic of by gone days. For those, they move on with very little emotional attachment.

Neither is better or worse, it's just were your value is.

[hackney]

Originally Posted by sting3r

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the best spot to post this so please move/remove if required.

So....I'm most going to order a new Mustang 2020 this year.

But my issue is what to do with my FPV GT, alot of my friends and family are saying keep it, it's the last of the Australian built cars. Blah blah blah

Some back-ground. The is Kenitic blue with black strips. It has 77k kms on it. I can financial keep so money isn't the issue here.

I'm just wondering what other people are think? Or have you been in a similar situation, what did you do?

Cover it over & put it back in the shed.Just take it out for a run occasionally.

[Bossxr8]

If you can afford to, just keep it. They aren't making them anymore now. Use the Mustang as a daily and keep the GT for weekend cruises.

[FTE217]

Not a hard decision taking emotion out of it.
You can afford the new one.
Do you want extra cash flow in your pocket or keep it, simple.

[GT450]

If I could have kept my GT and had a mustang too there would be no question , I would have done it in a heartbeat. You just have to do what feels right for you but one thing is for sure , you won't find another like it once it's gone if you have had it from new. I still have pangs of guilt but once I start the Mustang and listen to that exhaust they disappear.
There is no right or wrong answer here, just do what your heart tells you.
GT450

[Dr Smith]

When the Mustang arrives, wait a month or two, see what you think when you swap driving between the two and then make a decision....and you can always advertise it in the mean time to see what the market says...

[Swordie]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

When the Mustang arrives, wait a month or two, see what you think when you swap driving between the two and then make a decision....and you can always advertise it in the mean time to see what the market says...

Good advise.

[Citroënbender]

I reckon this thread is just a wind-up.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by sting3r

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the best spot to post this so please move/remove if required.

So....I'm most going to order a new Mustang 2020 this year.

But my issue is what to do with my FPV GT, alot of my friends and family are saying keep it, it's the last of the Australian built cars. Blah blah blah

Some back-ground. The is Kenitic blue with black strips. It has 77k kms on it. I can financial keep so money isn't the issue here.

I'm just wondering what other people are think? Or have you been in a similar situation, what did you do?

If you really wanted to keep this car you would not be asking this question at all, sell it to someone who might appreciate it more than you.


Cheers.

[lra]

Mustangs …. common as Camrys.
Falcon GTs of any era, getting to be rarer than a ZB 'Commodore', and more admired than a Tesla.
Keeping a second car is not as expensive as most say. If you can afford a Mustang, you can afford to keep a Falcon.

[Big_Daz]

Originally Posted by lra

Falcon GTs of any era, getting to be rarer than a ZB 'Commodore', and more admired than a Tesla.

Keeping a second car is not as expensive as most say. If you can afford a Mustang, you can afford to keep a Falcon.

Agree with this... the last Aussie made v8s are the type of thing to keep and use as your weekender/sunny day car... we will never see something like them again and they are a great reminder of Australia’s proud car making history...: it doesn’t matter if it’s a GT/f6 falcon, ss or hsv commodore.. if you have one and can afford it financially it’s a no brainer to keep it...

I regret selling my FG when I could have afforded not too.. and my SSV Redline will never be sold...

Op, you can afford to keep your so don’t sell it... grab a Mustang for a daily and keep your GT for fun...


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[JasonACT]

I've got a 2012 XR6T Limited Edition. I'm keeping it.. That's made the decision to stop taking it back to the dealer for expensive (and incorrect!) services much easier since they are never getting the chance to trade it now.

I'll be buying something else in about 5 years I think, when the FG2 has about 65-70K on the clock. At which point it'll have weekend duties.

But if someone asks for advice on a forum, why should anyone refrain from giving their best advice? That's just totally nuts.. Much like saying my FGX XR8 was too stable to make it feel fast, even though it was 'that' fast.

Seen plenty of Mustangs wrapped around a pole too

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by Fiji

Because people give advice they would never follow themselves. Why would you listen to them?

Some say of course keep it, it's the last model GT or last falcon etc, but they don't own one themselves. Did they lay out their money to buy one?

Oh and I did own a fgx XR8.. it's boring to drive seriously. Great car specs wise but not engaging at all on our roads. It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

Just because someone doesn't own one that doesn't mean they can't have an opinion about it.

Perhaps some people here wanted an FPV but they couldn't afford it or needed a wagon or a 4x4 or a ute and couldn't afford to own two cars.

If these forum were restricted to people only commenting on things they have real world experience with then each thread would be pretty bare.

[Silver Ghia]

Originally Posted by sting3r

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the best spot to post this so please move/remove if required.

So....I'm most going to order a new Mustang 2020 this year.

But my issue is what to do with my FPV GT, alot of my friends and family are saying keep it, it's the last of the Australian built cars. Blah blah blah

Some back-ground. The is Kenitic blue with black strips. It has 77k kms on it. I can financial keep so money isn't the issue here.

I'm just wondering what other people are think? Or have you been in a similar situation, what did you do?

If you're not sure and there are no affordability issues, keep it at least for a while.

You can always sell it later on if you then decide to, it could be a couple of months or more. But remember, once its gone its gone.

[JasonACT]

I don't aspire to own a FPV GT, I just think mine is the **** (that's "the ****", as opposed to just ****).

I had a Honda Prelude late 1997 VTiR and it was crap in comparison.

[CyberWasp]

I have kept my XR6T and it is nothing special / stock and is showing its age.
I can't let it go, which is weird, but in my case would have been worth stuff all as a trade.

You also have to remember that the Mustang is a 2 seater and fairly impractical space wise.
It is handy to have a Falcon for times when you need 4 Doors for various reasons.

I drive the Falcon to work once a week and sometimes on weekends.
It helps to keep the kms down a bit on the Mustang as well.

[arronm]

No... Once its gone hard to get back. I sell nothing.

[Bolly47]

Originally Posted by arronm

No... Once its gone hard to get back. I sell nothing.

yes i am the same i sell nothing not ever my 1984 mec, ef falcon wagon nor my modifies 2008 turbo Ghia turbo territory

[Falcon SXR8]

Whatever you do i wouldn't take any advice from someone who thinks a hyundai getz is a better drive than a fgx xr8

Hold onto it for a bit and see how you feel after the new car feeling has worn off on the mustang. Then make a choice. Ive sold cars i would love to have kept but it just wasn't practical at the time, i don't regret it, it had to be done.

[Big_Daz]

Originally Posted by Falcon SXR8

Whatever you do i wouldn't take any advice from someone who thinks a hyundai getz is a better drive than a fgx xr8



Hold onto it for a bit and see how you feel after the new car feeling has worn off on the mustang. Then make a choice. Ive sold cars i would love to have kept but it just wasn't practical at the time, i don't regret it, it had to be done.

Agreed.. when I sold my FG Turbo I instantly regretted it... the bloke who bought it wasn’t even out of the street before I said to my nan (where it was being stored) “that was a mistake”..... God I loved that car.... it came up for sale 12 months ago.. still had the same plates on it from sale... and it was trashed.... broke my heart...


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[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Big_Daz

Agreed.. when I sold my FG Turbo I instantly regretted it... the bloke who bought it wasn’t even out of the street before I said to my nan (where it was being stored) “that was a mistake”..... God I loved that car.... it came up for sale 12 months ago.. still had the same plates on it from sale... and it was trashed.... broke my heart...


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That is what stops me from selling my FG XR6. I don't need it and it's nothing especially rare or special, but it is special to me and would break my heart to see it trashed in someone else's hands.

To the OP, keep the GT for long enough to let the dust settle once the Mustang arrives, then decide if it's something you must have in your life.

[Big_Daz]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

That is what stops me from selling my FG XR6. I don't need it and it's nothing especially rare or special, but it is special to me and would break my heart to see it trashed in someone else's hands.



To the OP, keep the GT for long enough to let the dust settle once the Mustang arrives, then decide if it's something you must have in your life.

Everytime I see photos of your beautiful FG XR6 I get a twinge in my stomach.... Mine (apart from being a turbo) was almost the same as yours.. 2008 Build, Sensation with Tech Pack and 19’s and always spotless...




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[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Big_Daz

Everytime I see photos of your beautiful FG XR6 I get a twinge in my stomach.... Mine (apart from being a turbo) was almost the same as yours.. 2008 Build, Sensation with Tech Pack and 19’s and always spotless...




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I hope the pics of mine remind you of why you loved yours so much rather than the regret of letting it go.

What trim did it have by the way? Coloured cloth or leather?

[Syndrome]

A: Yes

[arronm]

Above is why I sell NOTHING.

[FG GeeTee]

If you can afford to keep, then do it and see how it goes. You can always reassess at any future point.

From my own personal viewpoint, I am also having the occasional thought of selling mine (2014 GT manual with 16k klms) as basically driven the same car for 11 years (had FG 315 manual prior). Not much choice as replacement apart from Mustang and Camaro as still want a manual, preferable a V8.

Selling thoughts disappear after a spirited drive or when pulling up to the garage, roller door rising and seeing that FPV panda eyed front end with iconic GT badge gleaming. Getting emotional now...

[hackney]

Originally Posted by FG GeeTee

If you can afford to keep, then do it and see how it goes. You can always reassess at any future point.

From my own personal viewpoint, I am also having the occasional thought of selling mine (2014 GT manual with 16k klms) as basically driven the same car for 11 years (had FG 315 manual prior). Not much choice as replacement apart from Mustang and Camaro as still want a manual, preferable a V8.

Selling thoughts disappear after a spirited drive or when pulling up to the garage, roller door rising and seeing that FPV panda eyed front end with iconic GT badge gleaming. Getting emotional now...

Rule of thumb:If in doubt,don’t!